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A Berry Fun Time

On Saturday, I did something I've never done before - I went and picked blueberries! There's a cute little place south of Kansas City called The Berry Patch. My friend, Lauren, had heard about it and suggested we go. It was a fun time...something that would be a good tradition to start, especially once the little kiddo (and hubby) can come along!

Lauren & Erica

My hand-picked blueberries

I'm not a huge fan of eating plain blueberries, despite how healthy they are. I'd rather eat yummy (and unhealthy) baked goods. So that's just what I did yesterday! I made a tasty blueberry breakfast cake. I found it on my friend Erin's blog, but I think I've seen the same recipe floating around Pinterest. Of course.

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cream
butter with lemon zest and 7/8 cup of the sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg and vanilla and beat
until combined. Meanwhile, toss the blueberries with ¼ cup of flour, then whisk
together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Add the flour mixture to the batter
a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the blueberries.

4. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan
(or something similar) with butter or coat with non-stick spray. Spread batter
into pan. Sprinkle batter with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 35
minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness. If necessary, return pan to oven
for a couple of more minutes. (Note: Baking for as long as 10 minutes more
might be necessary.) Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

I still have lots of blueberries leftover, so feel free to send other yummy blueberry recipes my way!